Cyber Security Incident Response Lead at NBN Australia · Melbourne

Cyber Security Incident Response Lead Location: Melbourne Job Expectations A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Cyber Security Incident Response Lead, reporting to the General Manager – Cyber Security Practice where you will join the Cyber Security Practice (CSP) team. A bit about the role As the Cyber Security Incident Response Lead, you will be responsible for leading nbn’s response to cyber security incidents across the organisation. You will coordinate cross-functional teams during formal Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) activations, ensuring alignment between technical responders, business stakeholders, and external partners. This role requires a deep understanding of cyber security principles, infrastructure networks, and cloud platforms, and the ability to apply incident response best practices in a complex and fast-paced environment. You will act as the on-call 24/7 escalation point for cyber incidents, providing expert guidance and leadership during and outside business hours. Your responsibilities will include actioning alerts, managing incident triage, containment, and recovery efforts, as well as ensuring timely communication with key stakeholders. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of incident response capabilities through playbook development, simulation exercises, and post-incident reviews. In addition, you will build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors and managed security service providers to support incident response activities, ensuring SLA compliance and effective collaboration during critical events. You will stay current with emerging threats and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures, and integrate threat intelligence into response strategies to strengthen nbn’s overall cyber defence posture. A bit about you If this sounds like the role for you, it’s likely that you have extensive experience in cyber incident response and threat analysis, along with a strong understanding of infrastructure networks and cloud platforms. You are confident in leading under pressure, making informed decisions quickly, and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels. You are passionate about continuous improvement and building cyber resilience, and you thrive in environments where collaboration and precision are key. Life atnbn To be part ofnbnis to be part of something bigger.There’sso much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives usforwardevery day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere.We’recontinuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them. Life at nbn To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them. A more inclusive working world nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Equal Opportunities for All We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing recruitment@nbnco.com.au or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website. Where to from here? If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed. Please note that this role is a Permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on 7th of June. To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia. Worker Type Permanent Time Type Full time